Synonyms
Etymology

1. pliers

noun. ['ˈplaɪɝz'] a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • ply (English)
  • plien (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Pliers

  • transpires
  • supplier's
  • requires
  • inquires
  • expires
  • doubtfires
  • doubtfire's
  • ceasefires
  • squires
  • squiers
  • retires
  • desires
  • aspires
  • acquires
  • swyers
  • styers
  • stiers
  • spiers
  • smyers
  • pryor's
  • priors
  • grier's
  • fryers
  • friars
  • flyers
  • fliers
  • dryers
  • bryars
  • wyers
  • wires

How do you pronounce pliers?

Pronounce pliers as plaɪərz.

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Sentences with pliers


1. Noun, plural
Allow the bead to cool and slip it from the pliers.